Arius
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Mate, please... Although they do not possess the capabilities of the USN, the Indian Ocean is within their reach. They can use their subs and ships to hunt it and, as their capabilities increase over time, will be able to deploy larger forces there.But as for sinking an Indian SSBN, what assets does the PLAN have to do that with? The Indian Ocean's not quite within their normal reach.
It's already happening. Hell, we've noticed an increase — minimal overall but still an increase — of their presence in the Med... Which is basically *our* own turf.
The Indian Ocean is of paramount importance to their interests. If you really believe they don't have the capability to eliminate India's SSBN and won't develop it, you're delusional. Not only they have the capability to ensure regular deployments in the Indian Ocean but they're going to develop it further. And they can do so much more faster than India. India is already struggling to keep its head out of the water, let's not even consider keeping up with them...
Mind you, I would gladly welcome an India finally willing to do the necessary for its economic development, population, corruption,... And be capable of ensuring a good balance of interest in Asia, doing its part for international peace. Theorically, they have all the resources. They "just" need a better government willing to do the proper reforms, stop the nationalist BS, and actually get to work to improve the country. It's sad to see wasted potential. I sincerely hope that one day they will get better. An India we can rely on and work with on a deeper, trustworthy level.
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